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2018 Toyota Camry Visibility & Wipers Problems

The 2018 Toyota Camry has 27 Visibility & Wipers complaints, about 4% of its 741 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 12,000 miles. NHTSA lists no related recall for this area on this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
27
4% of 741
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
12,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Wipers fail to clear the windshield adequately in moderate to heavy rain, leaving drivers with poor visibility at highway speed.
  • Windshield defrosters struggle to keep the glass clear in cold weather, forcing some drivers to pull over to clean ice or fog manually.
  • Sunroofs get stuck open or make abnormal clicking noises, with some units failing to retract or close.
  • A rear windshield was reported to have shattered while still intact, with the rear defroster unable to clear the resulting haze.
  • Windshield delamination creates light speckles that impair visibility when driving into the sun.
  • Side mirrors reflect interior vents back at the driver, making it harder to see other vehicles at low speed.

When 2018 Toyota Camry visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 17, 2018, latest Mar 24, 2026.

2018 Toyota Camry visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2018Oct 2018Feb 2019Feb 2020Aug 2020Oct 2021Jul 2023Mar 2026
27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2018 to Mar 2026; peak Sep 2018 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2018 Toyota Camry

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Camry model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200510 (1%)
  2. 20067 (2%)
  3. 2007538 (19%)
  4. 2008289 (31%)
  5. 2009124 (10%)
  6. 201072 (12%)
  7. 2011120 (20%)
  8. 201220 (3%)
  9. 201310 (4%)
  10. 201416 (4%)
  11. 20154 (1%)
  12. 20167 (4%)
  13. 20173 (2%)
  14. 201827 (4%)
  15. 20199 (2%)
  16. 202012 (4%)
  17. 20216 (4%)
  18. 20227 (12%)
  19. 20234 (6%)
  20. 20244 (8%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2018 Toyota Camry have?
NHTSA lists 27 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2018 Toyota Camry, which is about 4% of its 741 total complaints for the year.
Is there a recall for the 2018 Toyota Camry windshield or wipers?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2018 Toyota Camry.
At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2018 Toyota Camry is 12,000 miles.
What kinds of visibility problems do owners report on the 2018 Camry?
Owners describe wipers that can't keep up with heavy rain, weak defrosters in cold weather, sunroofs sticking open, windshield delamination, and mirrors that reflect interior vents.
Were there any crashes or fires linked to this problem area?
NHTSA data for this area on the 2018 Camry shows 1 crash and 1 fire reported, with 0 injuries.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.